Kontakion I O WISE BRENDAN, who sailed for seven years at the command of the Lord, taking no thought for life, food, drink or clothing, but were guided by His wisdom, pray for us, that, guided by the same Spirit you followed, we might receive the same mercy and wisdom, and show us to be […]
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Kontakion 1 You were fortified by the Spirit from childhood, O Sophrony, and were zealous for the ways of Christ. You fled the delusion of Asia, and were made beautiful among the sacred monks of Athos, and the light of your philosophy, divine words and books has shown forth from the East to the West.
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Kontakion 1 Now let us praise, as is meet, all the saints that in times of old shone forth in the lands of the West, enlightening those parts through their sufferings and struggles. And let us sing to them, as to those that unceasingly pray for us before God, saying: Rejoice, all ye Saints, that
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Kontakion 1 Illustrious scion of the clan of Neil. You were born in Tyrconnell and from childhood you turned to God. That is why we cry out in your honour: Rejoice, O holy Columba of Iona! Ikos 1 You understood from a young age that our life is but the prologue to eternal life. And
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Kontakion 1 O Holy maiden Brigid, font of divine truth, daughter of slave and king, warrior for Christ, who through the grace of God attained the summit of virtue. You now bestow blessings upon those who come to you with faith. O holy virgin of Kildare, intercede with Christ our God, that He may have
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An Akathist is a hymn of praise and thanksgiving, traditionally sung standing. The Akathist to Saint Patrick is a beautiful liturgical poem that celebrates his holy life, his struggles, his miracles, and his apostolic mission to Ireland. Through its verses, we recount his journey from slavery to sainthood.
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